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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,641.81, 391,425.71 and 154,580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,641.81, 391,425.71 and 154,580.32 is: 213,320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,641.81 : 391,425.71 = 154,580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,641.81/391,425.71 = 154,580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,641.81x = 391,425.71 × 154,580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,641.81x = 60,506,711,508.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,506,711,508.03/283,641.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,320.85

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